Australia secured a spot in the penultimate round of the Davis Cup after defeating Poland 3-1 in Brisbane, with Alex de Minaur leading the charge. The world No. 9 clinched the decisive victory by overcoming Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak with a 6-3, 6-3 win at Pat Rafter Arena.
De Minaur’s success in singles was pivotal, following his earlier triumph over Maks Kasnikowski. His consistent form helped Australia recover from a precarious position after their initial loss to Ecuador in the tournament.
The Australian team gained significant momentum through a crucial doubles match. Max Purcell and Rinky Hijikata delivered an impressive performance, defeating Poland’s Jan Zielinski and Karol Drzewiecki 7-6 (7-3), 6-3. Their victory was marked by Purcell’s powerful returns, which played a key role in the first-set tiebreak, and Hijikata’s solid service game.
Australia’s advance in the Davis Cup is a testament to their resilience, as the team now looks forward to a qualifying round next year. Success in this upcoming stage will be essential for securing a place in the 2027 Davis Cup Finals slated to take place in Italy.